Jerusalem synagogue killing spree leaves seven dead, three injured

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Key Points

• At least seven people were killed and another 10 injured in a terror attack at a synagogue in the Neve Yaakov neighborhood of Jerusalem on Friday evening.
• The terrorist was identified as Alkam Khairi from east Jerusalem and it was reported that he had no known terror connections prior to the attack.
• The 21-year-old opened fire at people leaving the Ateret Avraham synagogue after Friday night prayers.

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